Key Takeaways
- Inside Out 2 grossed $1.46 billion worldwide, surpassing Frozen 2 to become the highest-grossing animated film of all time.
- It is expected to be released on Disney+ in mid-September, following a similar pattern to other movies released by Disney.
- It will be available to rent or purchase on VOD platforms including Amazon, Apple and Vudu starting in late August.
Despite much pessimism about the 2024 box office, Inside Out 2 has officially set a new record: it is the highest-grossing animated film of all time. Disney announced on Wednesday, July 24, that the second movie about Riley’s new emotions has grossed more than $1.46 billion worldwide, knocking the previous record holder, Frozen 2, into second place among animated films. It surpassed the $1 billion mark just 19 days after its release, making it the fastest animated film of all time.
For now, the only way to see Pixar’s latest is to buy a ticket to the cinema, but with fast-growing competition at multiplexes from Despicable Me 4 this week and Disney cousin Deadpool & Wolverine later this month, it seems likely that Disney is keen to release Inside Out 2 on its streaming platform, Disney+, in the near future. And while there’s still no official date for when the film will be released, the recent release dates of some of Disney’s past hits might offer a little hint.
When will Inside Out 2 be available on Disney+?
Inside Out 2 is likely to be released in September.
While Disney could technically release the animated film on Disney+ as soon as next month (the box office underwhelming “Lightyear” arrived on the service just 48 days after its release), it seems more likely the film will remain in theaters for a little longer, giving audiences a chance to see it on the big screen through the end of the summer.
Good comparisons might be made to last year’s Marvel hits Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and fellow Pixar film Elemental, both of which performed well at the box office and were released on Disney+ just 90 days after their cinematic debuts. Inside Out 2 has enjoyed higher levels of box office success, but with audiences dwindling at the end of summer, the film is expected to follow a similar release schedule, likely with a mid-September release date.
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Will Inside Out 2 be available to stream anywhere else?
Inside Out 2 is available to buy or rent on VOD services such as Amazon, Vudu, and Apple.
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In addition to being available to watch on Disney+, Inside Out 2 will also be available to rent or purchase at major VOD retailers, including Amazon, Apple, and Vudu. The release dates for these platforms are expected to be around two weeks earlier than its release on Disney+, meaning Inside Out 2 should be available on these digital platforms in late August.
Though physical releases are becoming increasingly rare, Inside Out 2 will be a big release for Pixar and will likely get a Blu-ray release later this year.
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